CVE-2025-24794·Python vulnerability
The Snowflake Connector for Python provides an interface for developing Python applications that can connect to Snowflake and perform all standard operations. Snowflake discovered and remediated a vulnerability in the Snowflake Connector for Python. The OCSP response cache uses pickle as the serialization format, potentially leading to local privilege escalation. This vulnerability affects versions 2.7.12 through 3.13.0. Snowflake fixed the issue in version 3.13.1.
- Severity
- medium
- Software
- Python
- Fixed in
- 3.13.1
- Published
- 2025-01-29
Affected versions
From: 2.7.12
Until: 3.13.1
Fixed in: 3.13.1
How to fix this CVE
Update the Snowflake Connector for Python to version 3.13.1 or later to eliminate the pickle deserialization vulnerability in the OCSP response cache. This vulnerability allows a local attacker with elevated privileges to potentially escalate their access on systems running affected versions. Upgrading resolves the unsafe serialization mechanism that could be exploited to execute arbitrary code during certificate validation.
sudo dnf update python3 && sudo pip3 install --upgrade snowflake-connector-python==3.13.1Defensia detects this vulnerability
How to check if you are affected
- Check installed Snowflake Connector version: python3 -c "import snowflake.connector; print(snowflake.connector.__version__)"
- Verify the package location: pip3 show snowflake-connector-python | grep Version
- Search application logs for OCSP certificate validation failures: grep -i 'ocsp\|certificate' /var/log/application.log
- Confirm remediation by re-running version check and ensuring version is 3.13.1 or higher
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-24794?
CVE-2025-24794 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Snowflake Connector for Python where the OCSP response cache uses unsafe pickle deserialization, allowing a local high-privileged attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Is CVE-2025-24794 being actively exploited?
No, this vulnerability is not currently listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog and no public exploits are available.
What versions of the Snowflake Connector for Python are affected by CVE-2025-24794?
Versions 2.7.12 through 3.13.0 are vulnerable. Version 3.13.1 and later contain the fix.
How do I check if my server is vulnerable to CVE-2025-24794?
Run 'python3 -c "import snowflake.connector; print(snowflake.connector.__version__)"' and compare against versions 2.7.12–3.13.0. If your version falls in this range, your system is vulnerable.
Does Defensia detect CVE-2025-24794?
Yes — Defensia's CVE advisory scanner compares installed package versions against the NVD database. If the Snowflake Connector for Python is installed on a monitored server, CVE-2025-24794 will appear in your dashboard with remediation steps.
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